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The Way: In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 24, 2004

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There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling.

The Way: In Prayer I. Introduction There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling. In Chapter Six of Acts, the Apostles gathered together all the disciples and let them know that others needed to be brought up to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 17:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Judge Not Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

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Because God alone does the judging, I am freed up to encourage others in their spiritual journey.

August 2, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 2 INTRODUCTION ILLUS – At the start of the 20th Century, the world’s most distinguished astronomer was a man named Sir Percival Lowell. He had a particular fascination with the planet Mars – largely because he was sure through his telescope, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Descending To Higher Ground

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 25, 2001

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The way to be elevated in the eyes of God, is to descend in humility to the service of others.

Did you know that you can actually reach higher ground by bowing low? You can descend in such a way so as to actually reach higher elevations! Jesus showed how… On the last night that He spent with His disciples before being crucified, Jesus taught some profound lessons in a simple act of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility - Psalm 131

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2002

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Humility means accepting your limits.

This morning’s sermon is on the topic of humility. Now, in order for me to judge in advance how this is all going to be received, would everyone who thinks there is value in hearing what the Bible says about humility please raise your hand? [Many hands raised] All right. Thank you. Now, would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Number One Series

Contributed by Scott Heine on Nov 20, 2000

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First in a series on the Ten Commandments, focusing on the necessary priority of God in our lives.

Rule #1: God Is Number One! By Pastor Scott Heine Estrella Community Church · Goodyear, AZ June 4, 2000 If you could rate your life on a scale of 1 to 10 today, what rating would you give it? I’m talking about an overall rating — one that takes all aspects of your life into account: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperate Marriages Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Nov 14, 2005

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This is message 1 in a series of five about the family. A unique approach was used to present marriage in this message. Check it out.

Desperate Marriages CenterPointe Christian Church 11/13/05 Special Note: This message was built completely around a wedding. We perfomed a mock wedding while pausing to preach at specific moments. This is the whole service. We decorated, had a young couple get married, dressed and all. If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise God With Our Whole Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 15, 2006

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Pentecost 18(C) - Believers want to praise God with their whole heart because our Lord God is faithful and our Lord God preserves us.

PRAISE GOD WITH OUR WHOLE HEART October 8, 2006 - PENTECOST 18 - Psalm 138 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Blessed Saints in the Lord: As we heard this Psalm this morning, we probably picked up already the overriding theme of praising, giving thanks and worshipping the Lord. This is the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

There Are Some Things About Me You Ought To Know Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006

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The Letter to the Church at Thyatira

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church October 22, 2006 The Letter to the Church at Thyatira Rev. 2:18-29 [SERIES SLIDE ---will automatically advice through the TITLE SLIDE to a blank slide] "There Are Some Things You Should Know About Me…” We’ve all seen television shows and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exercise For Holiness Series

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 6, 2002

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The effectiveness through which we reach others is dependant upon the way our lives are perceived. If we exercise the tenets of holy living our witness will be strengthened.

Sermon Title: Exercise for Holiness Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – June 9, 2002 Scripture Introduction: There are just some things in our lives that we cannot be warned of enough. Paul is no exception when it comes to the preparation of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: *other

Practicing Acts Of Kindness: Random Or Intentional? Series

Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Mar 3, 2003

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God’s kind love seen in David’s kindness to Saul’s family, in the parables of the Prodigal Son & the Good Samaritan, is expressed best in Christ’s death for undeserving sinners; we are called to show that same kindness to others.

Date: March 2, 2003 Text: I Cor 13:4; II Samuel 9:1-13; Luke 10:29-37; Luke 15:11-32 Title: Intentional Acts of Kindness Theme: Love Is Kind Speaker: Rev. Joanna R. Loucky-Ramsey Location: First Baptist Church of Potsdam The story is told that, at the end of World War I, Herbert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

0815 Trinity Xv: Believe The Gospel, Dangit! Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Sep 16, 2007

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My text today will come in part from the epistle of St Paul to the Anglicans. Yes, the epistle to the Anglicans. I’ll tell you the theme of the whole epistle. It is: "Believe the Gospel, dangit!".

Sermon: Believe the Gospel, dangit! Text: Matt 6:24-34, Gal 6:11-18 Occasion: Trinity XV Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, Sep 16, 2007 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Are The Consequences Of Me Doing Nothing?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2011

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A look at the third servant's complaint that the master is a harsh man.

A Tense Moment: Standing before the master with empty hands. - Luke 19:20 - After handing back to his master what he was given, the servant stands with empty hands. He has nothing more to give. He has done nothing productive with the mina entrusted to him. It is a tense moment, worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah's Story About God's Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 26, 2011

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The biggest mistake a person can make is to reject God's grace.

A Messiah's Story About God's Grace Text: Matt. 21:33-46 Introduction 1. Illustration: I am not what I ought to be. I am not what I want to be. I am not what I hope to be. But still, I am not what I used to be. And by the grace of God, I am what I am.- John Newton 2. What is grace? a. We talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Methodist

Committed Christians

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on May 18, 2010

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Commitment has become a thing of the past and chrches and Christians are falling by the wayside, this sermon speaks of how the New Testament church was a committed chuch and how we can be that way too.

COMMITTED CHRISTIANS (ALL my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and I use the NIV Bible unless otherwise noted) This morning I would like to share with you from God’s inerrant and infallible Word on the subject of Commitment. Commitment is quickly becoming a thing of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Have My Very Best

Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009

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Am I giving God my very best obedience?

DOES GOD HAVE MY VERY BEST? 2 Chronicles 12:1-16 1. Now it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom and had strengthened himself, that he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel along with him. 2. And it happened, in the fifth year of King Rehoboam, that Shishak king of Egypt ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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